Your bathroom remodel begins! Congratulations, it's time to prepare for construction! You’ve done all the work and now your bathroom remodel is about to begin! Now it’s time to consider the impact that the bathroom remodeling process will have on your home and your every day lifestyle while the project is going on. Here are some things you can do t...

Phase 1: Information Gathering, Design & Pricing Gathering information for your bathroom remodeling project While you are excited at this stage, it is essential for you to take your time and get it right. The choices you make here will start to create the foundation of your bathroom remodeling project, so it is critical that you take your time and ...

The Challenge Reico Kitchen & Bath Southern Pines, NC designer Nancy Knickerbocker started working on a kitchen project that seemed straightforward—just a cabinet, range, and hood vent replacement. However, the project took an unexpected turn when it was discovered that the existing peninsula wall cabinets lacked proper support. The necessary infra...

The kitchen remodeling question everyone wants to know... How much is this going to cost? When it comes to determining kitchen remodeling costs, the general rule of thumb is that you should expect to spend between 5% to 10% of the current value of your home. But ultimately, how much you spend on your kitchen remodeling project is completely up to y...

Phase 3: Installation & Completion The Construction & Installation portion of your bathroom remodeling project Fast forward roughly 3-12 weeks since you your orders were placed and finally it is time to get started. Bathroom projects as well as kitchen projects are two of the most complex home construction projects as they typically involve multipl...

The bathroom remodeling question everyone wants to know. When it comes to determining bathroom remodeling costs, the general rule of thumb according to studies by the NKBA is that you should expect to spend between 5% to 10% of the current value of your home.  Ultimately though, how much you spend on your bathroom remodeling project is completely u...

Financing your kitchen remodel Through our parntership with EnerBank USA, Reico Kitchen & Bath offers retail clients two convenience, easy-to-use financing options to assist with the purchase of your new kitchen.  For loan amounts from $1,000 to $55,000, you can consider the following options: 6-month Same-As-Cash loan Traditional Installment loan ...

Store your baking pans and trays with ease Cookie sheets, lasagna pans, pizza stones, large cutting boards….we all have them in our kitchen along with the make shift storage solutions we come up with that either waste valuable space or are located in less than easily accessible locations. A simple solution is to incorporate a kitchen cabinet specif...

Maximize cabinet space and storage in a small kitchen design Wall depth bases and a bottom sink base drawer cabinets make better use of smaller kitchens where space is limited. 12” deep Wall bases offer a cabinet storage options in tighter depth spaces. A bottom sink base drawer cabinet offers storage in a cabinet that does not typically have a dra...

Pull out your storage with Cabinet Roll Out Trays Are roll out trays are really better than shelves? Being able to pull your storage to you and access from 3 sides is a lot easier then bending over or getting on one or both knees to dig through what you have on the shelves or in the very back of the cabinet (don’t forget your flashlight!). A simple...

When you have to use a blind corner cabinet, you have to use this cabinet accessory When space for a lazy susan corner cabinet is not an option and you have to use a blind corner base cabinets, one of the best ways to get the most out of the space is to add rotating roll out trays to your cabinet. It turns a difficult corner into a simple-to-access...

Pull Out Storage is just easier A small space can present design challenges in any size kitchen. Pull Out Storage Cabinets offer a variety of solutions, from wider spaces with larger items like dishes, pans, and food can be accessed to very narrow spaces where smaller items like spices, cups, glasses or other baking ingredients can be accessed. Wit...

Decorative Project Boxes to organize the "other" stuff in the kitchen We like to have our family with us in the kitchen or very nearby when we are cooking or working in this space. A great kitchen cabinet accessory idea to keep your items neat, organized and nearby is to incorporate a cabinet with storage bins or decorative project boxes to provide...

Share your favorite items on an Open Shelf Storage Cabinet Open Storage Shelf cabinets add a more decorative look to any kitchen. From open storage pieces, carved legs and other decorative molding and trim accessories, you can an island or entire kitchen a distinctive look. Check out what a simple open shelf with a pair of decorative carved legs do...

Options for storing your Pots and Pans Next to the cooktop or range area is a very handy location to have a cabinet with roll out trays to access where you are storing pots and pans. A staggered roll out can easily accommodate pots and pans in a larger roll out tray with shorter, staggered shelves for your lids, offering convenience and organizatio...

If you were to ask anyone if they wanted their bathroom to be more luxurious, we’re pretty certain the answer would be yes. But we want a luxurious bathroom, for less. Budget bathrooms actually can look luxurious. You just need to map out your strategy first. A light remodel with the right moves can both save your dollars and make your bathroom loo...

Maybe you get your energy bill each month and are left scratching your head about why it’s so high. Or maybe you know exactly what in your home is sapping all that power. Either way, it’s about time to take the steps to save power, and save yourself from that steep energy bill.

Anyone with their finger on the pulse of what’s hot in kitchen and bathroom design right now knows what a waterfall countertop is. If you’ve been looking for the best way to update your kitchen, you’ve found your answer. And if you don’t know what a waterfall countertop is yet, get ready to start wanting one for yourself when you learn.

When you choose to renovate your kitchen, it’s probably because the space is not making you happy. And if you think about it, that's exactly what a kitchen needs to do. Food makes you happy, and cooking it should, too. A space for family and friends to comfortably gather brings even more joy to the space.  Let’s face it...if your kitchen layout is ...

When it comes to remodeling your bathroom, you could be looking for help from quite a few people. You’ve got your designer, your electricians, your plumbers, and possibly more. If you’re thinking about remodeling your bathroom, you’re considering the thought of a brand new, beautiful room. And that’s exciting! But you also want to know the cost.

When you’re planning your kitchen renovation, you might feel like there are just too many hoops to navigate through. There are so many things to think about, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. It’s actually a good starting point to know what not to do in your kitchen renovation. That way, you’ll know exactly what to do when the time comes.

A bathroom renovation is exciting. You're ready to jump right in. Enthusiasm is great, but before you get started, there’s a lot of planning that needs to happen first. If you want your project to turn out just the way you’ve always wanted, then you can follow a few simple steps to make sure you’re getting the best possible renovation you can.

What’s the area in your house that gets the most use? Maybe your living room? Maybe your kitchen? That might be, but you use your bathroom every single day, without fail. Your bathroom might be your most used room, but it’s also probably your most neglected room when it comes to design. In case your bathroom needs some design inspo, look to the top...

  Everyone needs some inspiration every now and then. And when you’re planning a kitchen remodel, you need inspiration in a double dose. What are other people doing that you should be doing? Now’s the time to check it out.  

Do you have a place in your home to go where you can relax? Get away from the stress of the mess? Or just veg out after a long day? If you don’t, there’s a room waiting for you. The bathroom is a perfect place to design as your own personal getaway. Soak in your tub or take a long hot shower in a place that’s perfectly designed.

So you know you’re planning to remodel your kitchen. And you’ve got most of your vision in mind. You’re missing one key element, though, and you don’t know what you need. It’s the kitchen sink. So that means you’ve got everything but the kitchen sink. Literally. Kitchen sinks are often forgotten in the process when designing a kitchen, with so many...

Alright. You know you’re going to do it. It’s time to remodel your bathroom. You’re tired of waking up everyday, walking inside the bathroom, and sighing. And not just because you had to get out of bed. But because you’re tired of the poor lighting, the dingy shower, the cramped space. Time to change! But before you go rushing into hiring your cont...

January is all about focusing on the year ahead and making resolutions. So, what does the year ahead look like for your home? Is it time to make a change? If you want to keep on trend, there are a few key things that you should be paying attention to. And those things are the pointers that are coming out of the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show that’s h...

The number one question that you want to know when doing a kitchen remodel? How much is it going to cost? And you know the answer that’s frustrating... it depends. We all know that’s the worst. Of course it depends on what type of remodeling you’re doing. But you still want to know how much your remodel is going to cost.  

It’s 2019. Move over, millennial pink. The Pantone color of the year is living coral. This vibrant hue is rich and full of life, deeper yet bright than its millennial pink cousin. But it still remains neutral enough to incorporate into everyday life to add that pop of color. Which is why if you’re faced with a drab kitchen, it’s the ultimate color ...

You’ve got tile in your kitchen. You’ve got tile in your bathroom. Are you using it to your biggest advantage? There are a lot of different options for tile out there. You should know some basic rules of thumb if you’re looking to update the tile you already have, or even looking to add tile to your room for the first time. Here’s some help to ensu...

When you walk into your kitchen, you should feel at home. You should feel warm and happy with what you see. So if you feel like you’re lacking that sparkle, then you need to get it back. The kitchen you cook in and eat in is a kitchen you deserve to love. Add the love back into your kitchen with some updates that are trending right now.

You know you’re the ultimate host. You mix the best drinks. You’ve got just the right playlists. Your cooking is to die for. But your kitchen isn’t. If you’re always the host with the most but your kitchen isn’t cutting it for your parties, it’s high time for a remodel in your kitchen. Improve functionality, feel less cramped, make your space more ...

“They don’t make ‘em like they used to,” is something you’ve heard, or probably said yourself if you’ve ever had something break. And in today’s fast moving environment, it’s more true than it has ever been...there is really nothing like the good ol’ days, when things were built to last. Perhaps this nostalgia is one reason why the vintage style is...

You know the big things you want for your kitchen. You’re getting new cabinets and fingerprint resistant black stainless steel kitchen appliances. Those are the big steps, and you can’t wait. 

It’s a problem that keeps happening over and over again. Your master bathroom just doesn’t have enough space. Houzz surveyed homeowners and 75 percent of them said that they’re sharing their bathroom with at least one person.  There is clutter on the counters, and you and your partner are always trying yet failing to keep out of each other’s way.

Your kitchen should be a place where you go to have fun. After all, eating food is one of the most universally enjoyed things in the entire world. When you’re going into your kitchen, you’re either making a meal for yourself, making a meal for a loved one, cooking for a party - you’re sharing something you love with other people.

The average person showers for about nine minutes a day, eight times a week. Each year that adds up to 3,744 minutes in the shower or, over two and a half entire days...just in the shower.

When you’re planning your kitchen design, we know you’ve got a lot on your mind. There’s the style, the time frame, the products to select, the design and all the nitty-gritty details. When you have so much to think about, you’ll take all the help you can get.  

When you sell your home, the expected ROI on a bathroom remodel is a whopping 70 percent. On top of that, remodeling your bathroom just makes you feel good! The average person spends almost 2 hours going to the bathroom per week, and that does even account for bath or shower time. That adds another 90 minutes.

When you decide to remodel a bathroom, you can’t help but get excited. Even a small bathroom design can be transformed with the right choice of cabinets, countertops and fixtures. Get it right and all of sudden it just might be the most popular bathroom in the house.

The care and details that go into preparing a Thanksgiving dinner are not unlike the care and detail that goes into planning a kitchen remodeling project. Cooking that Thanksgiving meal is a team effort of family and friends, just like planning a kitchen remodeling project is a team effort, bringing you and your designer together to create your dre...

Honoring our Veteran’s is something that we should be doing every day. And in Chesapeake, VA we are getting a very special opportunity to work on a kitchen remodeling project with our own group of “veterans”. Two of them are military veterans and one of them is a “veteran” of the kitchen and bath industry. How did they come together to be working o...

In the mid-70’s the Starland Vocal Band recorded the number one hit “Afternoon Delight”. It instantly skyrocketed up the charts with its’ strong harmonies. And while kitchen remodeling or bathroom remodeling may not be as glamorous as a hit song, when it comes to choosing a painted cabinet these skyrockets truly are in flight.